Depression..?
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talk to him, but don't make him think he's a charity case for it. i've been depressed, and i know that's the LAST thing he'd want to hear.act like it's a normal conversation. it may be hard, but it may be the only way to get his feelings out. there are places you can go to or call that can give you more advice.
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well, maybe u can help him get some mental help; get him 2 see a psychatrist, theapist.it works 4 me.maybe itll work 4 him
maybe u leaving him alone will help him
Well, all you can do is be there for him. Seeing as he's depressed he will need a friend to talk to.
I find that people who get depressed usually just need something to do to keep their minds occupied. Why not take up a new hobby with him, go to a workout class, take an art class or something that interests him?
He might have to see someone if he's real depressed. Suggest he talk to the school councillor? They're free and they can help.
If he is truly depresssed he should be seeking Professional help. All you can do is be there for support.
Be a good listener to him. I would also talk to his mom and see if she is aware that he may be depressed.
He really should speak to an adult & possibly have some counseling!
I don't recommend any type of medication especially for his age!
That is up to his doctor of course!~
He should tell a parent/teacher someone he can trust & get the help he needs!
GOOD LUCK!
All you can tell him is that you're behind him 100% in whatever he chooses to do. Then you need to tell his parents. He may be mad at you at first, but at 16, they will need to get him to a doctor. Don't wait.
Sometimes depression is caused by a chemical in-balance in the brain and can be treated by a doctor using drugs that help re-balance the brain. Depression is very hard on the person who has it and the ones who love them. Talking to a therapist can help in addition to a visit to the doctor. Just be there for your friend and please don't get angry because they can not help how they are feeling.
Honestly, how many 16 year olds do you know that don't have depression? I think its the age, peers, school, everyday life. He could grow out of it. Maybe he just needs you to talk to. Ask him what he needs and/or wants.
The teenage and adolescent years are ones I am happy that I will never have to repeat.
The good news is they do not last you will come through and go into a new phase of life you just have to ride them out.
Young people are experiencing hormonal changes which are a natural part of growing up.
If his problems are more than this tell him to try sitting by himself and writing his thoughts on paper it really does lift things, then screw it up and toss it in the bin.
You sound like a nice friend be there to listen if he feels like talking .
There is always hope and there is always help.
First of all, we must determine whether this is just a "sad phase" (we will call it), that he is going through, or if it is true "clinical depression". If the symptoms persist for longer than 2 weeks than I suggest he seek professional help from a psychiatrist. A psych. doc. will be able to evaluate his condition and determine whether he has a chemical imbalance in his brain or if he is just sad. He can also carry things further from there. In the meantime, all you can do is just be a great friend to him. Listen to him, but don't pry. Also, try to keep his mind occupied on fun things that he enjoys. Good Luck and God Bless!
First of all, it depends why he's depressed, if you can get it out of him. Usually there's a reason, he just might not want to say it. He might not even know the reason himself, but is just going overboard from too many unhappy feelings.
A few things you can try to tell him is that no matter what happens, there are people that care. Everything will be better, but only if he wants it to. He's the only one who can make himself happy, but he can use a push or two from a friend. Tell him that even if he doesn't think so, there are people that know EXACTLY what he is going through and that just looking at the good part ,instead of the bad, of everything, it will help out so much.
Life goes on and the whole point is to be happy. People seem to lose sight of that. Whatever happens, it'll pass, but until it does, it's up to him how he'll deal with it. He can be depressed or he could see that being depressed is far worse than getting through something with a smile (forced or not) and good perspective on whats going on.
He won't want to listen to you at first, and you might need to drill it into his head a bit, but after this is over, he'll be glad you did.
If it doesn't work out, just stay with him whenever you can. Make sure he knows youre there for him, even if he doesnt want your company. Make sure he doesn't do anything he'll regret, and always try to cheer him up when he's down. He might get an attitude, or maybe get on your nerves a bit to where you might want to give up, but don't. if hes like that, just stay beside. If you want to say something but you know he'll just get mad, feel bad, or say the opposite, just simply be there. o don't even have to talk. Jst let him know you're with him. Trust me. It helps more tha you know.
Good Luck. Hope it all works out.
tell him he has felt sorry for himself long enough.pity usually makes it worse
The first thing that you should try to do is get some professional help. If he's 16, I'm going to assume that he's in high school, so talking to a school counselor is a great option. Depending on your friendship level, you may offer to go to the counselor with him. If you don't have this level of friendship, you should talk to the counselor yourself. Depression is a serious condition, and many suicides are linked to those who are depressed. You may have seen some of the telltale signs, ie, thoughts of hopelessness, poor performance, lack of any emotion, pushing friends and family away.
Also, remember this. Good for you for taking a step to get him help. You may not be his favorite person as a result of this, but you are doing it for his own good. If a counselor is not available, most general practicioners (your regular doctor) can begin the diagnosis and if necessary, refer him to a specialist.
Hope this helps!
ask him to join any sports
Have you ever wondered about the reason of our existence? Have you ever wondered why we die, and where we go after death? What will happen to us in the end? Have you ever asked yourself why God made the earth and all that is in it under man’s dominion? Why were the night and the day, and the sun and the moon created? What are we supposed to do during our lifetime? Were we created just to eat, drink, and enjoy ourselves before we die? As one poet put it:
“I do not know whence I have come.
I saw my feet walking on the road.
As they please I go and stop.
What am I doing here?
How did the road find me?
I do not know! I do not know! I do not know! ”
God has emphasized in many verses of the Qur’an that He did not create us without purpose. He said: “What! Do you think that I created you simply in jest? And that you would not be returned to Me?” (23:115) He also said: “What! Does man think that he will be left to roam at his will?” (75:36) In addition, He said: “Do people think that they will be left to say: “We believe,” and they will not be held accountable?” (29:2)
Indeed, God Has created human beings for a purpose and with a purpose: TO WORSHIP HIM ALONE (Monotheism). He said: “I have not created the Jinn and humankind except only to worship Me. I don't require provision or feeding from them. Surely Allah is the All-provider, the Possessor of all strength, the Firm.” (51:56-58) In fact, all prophets told their people to worship God alone (Monotheism) and shun worshipping His creation (Paganism). God said: “I assuredly sent among every people a messenger with the command: Worship Allah and avoid worshipping false gods.” (16:36)
Prophet Abraham, for example, believed in One God, who had no partner. Anyone who holds a different understanding of God than this has contradicted the religion of Abraham and follows falsehood. God says in the Qur’an: “Those who reject the religion of Abraham make fools of themselves.” (2:130)
Prophet Jesus was reported in the Gospels to have said: “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only’.” (Luke 4:8)
Prophet Jacob also said (in the Qur'an) to his people: “Indeed, those which you worship besides Allah are only names that you and your forefathers have established, for which Allah has sent down no authority. The command belongs only to Allah. He has commanded that you worship none but Him. That is the right religion, but most people do not understand.” (12:40)
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Real happiness and peace can be ONLY found in submitting to the commands of the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Qur’an: (Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest.)
(Qur’an, 13:28)
On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Qur’an will have a life of hardship in this world. God has said:
(But whoever turns away from the Qur’an, he will have a hard life, and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment.) (Qur’an, 20:124)
This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success.
To read the stories of people who have converted to Islam, please visit
http://www.islam-guide.com/stories
At this web page, you can read the thoughts and feelings of these people, who are from different countries and have different backgrounds and levels of education.
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